Africa remains a testing ground for the PLA’s expeditionary capabilities and equipment, posing political and strategic implications for African governments.
Fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence in Africa surpassed 20,000 for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring the resiliency of militant groups across the Sahel, Somalia, the Lake Chad Basin, and Mozambique.
Africa’s 2026 Elections: Navigating Complexity to Deliver for Citizens
Africa must navigate a complex electoral landscape in 2026—including conflicts, entrenched incumbents, growing youth restiveness, and external actor influences—for citizens’ voices to be heard.
Somalia at Risk of Becoming a Jihadist State
Persistent resistance to power sharing between Somalia’s federal and state governments has brought al Shabaab to the precipice of taking Mogadishu and escalating the threat from international jihadists.
Security Topic: Africa Security Trends
Irregular armed groups in West Africa have exploited tactical deficiencies in military force structures, requiring greater integration of mobility, intelligence, and sustainment capabilities within African counterinsurgency operations.
While Benin has made noteworthy reforms to respond to the militant Islamist threat spilling across its northern border, further security and governance adaptations are needed to restore stability.